A guide to the removal of moles and warts.
The removal of moles and warts can be done through several
methods. Often it is possible to remove them using a gel or
cream but sometimes this isn't an option and it may be necessary
to have them surgically removed. Most lesions, such as moles and
warts, are benign but can be removed for one of a number of
reasons. Sometimes your doctor may deem it necessary to remove
moles and warts because they may turn out to be cancerous. Any
lesion that has changed shape or color can be a cause for
concern and you should consult your doctor as soon as possible
if this has happened.
Once you've had moles and warts removed you are basically free
to carry on your daily life. Care should be taken for the next
few days to ensure that you don't knock or scrape the effected
area. There may be some discomfort and possibly a little pain
around the operation area but Paracetomol should do a good job
of numbing this pain.
This is a very safe surgical procedure and most of the possible
side effects are those that are due to the anesthetic. However,
you may feel a little pain around the area of the operation and
if the lesion was quite large then you may have a permanent scar.
Usually a surgical removal of moles and warts will be done under
local anesthetic. The area around the lesion will be completely
numb but you will be awake to watch it. Sometimes it is
necessary to have a general anesthetic that will put you to
sleep for the duration of the removal. You should be fine to
return home within an hour or two of having the operation but if
you had a general anesthetic you should arrange for someone else
to drive and stay with you for the next 24 hours in case you
have a reaction to the drugs.
Small and relatively harmless moles and warts can be removed
with a liquid gas that freezes them or by smearing on a
substance that has a similar effect. For larger lesions it may
be necessary to have them cut off through surgery. This surgery
is a relatively unobtrusive operation that will not necessitate
an over night stay.